Chuck Wagon Chow Recipe

To the best of my knowledge, this recipe came from the early days in Colorado...or from the cattle trails leading into Colorado. It is a cowboy recipe and the ingredients can be varied, depending on what's available. In the old days, you couldn't always find what you needed...and sometimes it's fun to vary the ingredients. —Ed Jones, Baker City, Oregon

Nutritional Facts

Directions

Combine flour, salt and pepper in a large plastic bag. Place beef cubes in bag and shake to coat evenly.

In a Dutch oven or large skillet, brown beef in oil. Add onion, green pepper and garlic; cook until peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in chili powder, oregano and reserved vegetable liquid; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until meat is tender, about 45-50 minutes. Stir in beans and corn; simmer 10 minutes or until heated through.Yield: 6-8 servings.

Originally published as Chuck Wagon Chow in Country Extra
January 1993, p49